Visit to Mount Olympus
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken, but endures forever. As a mountain surrounded Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.
Psalms 125:1-2
There is no doubt in saying that the mountains are a special place of connection between God and his people in Scripture. They are thought to represent divine inspiration, pilgrimage, or spiritual elevation. We see this in the journey of the pilgrims in the psalms of ascent or when Jesus was transfigured on Mount Tabor before the disciples. Today we were able to visit and climb the famous Mount Olympus! Not only were we able to learn about its incredible aspects such as its grand height at 2918 m (Mytikas peak), but also the biblical symbolism and personal stories that the site holds. As elementary and secondary students, we have learned the significance and importance of the great gods and their dwelling place, Mount Olympus, where are the mortals of the world were able to reflect on their gods from down below. So, it was amazing to see, as believers, how the ancients were able to worship and meet with their gods and how we are able to meet our Lord and Savior on the mountaintops of Greece. This experience really allowed us to create a picture of and make various connections to all that we had learned in previous years. Mount Olympus is simply one of the most breathtaking places to ever experience as a senior class!